The Israel Electric Corporation Ltd. October, 2010 Disclaimer “This document has been prepared solely for use at an institutional investors’ conference call (this document and the related conference call being referred to together as this “Presentation”). By receiving and reading this document, or by participating in the related conference call, you agree to be bound by the following limitations. This Presentation does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of The Israel Electric Company Limited (the “Company”). It is solely for information purposes and is not an invitation or inducement to enter into any investment activity. In addition, it has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any recipient in any jurisdiction. No part of this Presentation, nor the fact of its distribution, should form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decision whatsoever. This Presentation has not been prepared for use in connection with any possible offering of securities to be offered by the Company. Any purchase of securities of the Company should be made solely on the basis of information contained in an offering circular and any supplemental offering circular to be distributed in respect of every future offering. The information contained in this Presentation has not been independently verified. No representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or the opinions contained herein. It should not be treated as giving investment advice nor should it be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgment. The Company shall have no liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this Presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with the Presentation. This Presentation is only for persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments. This Presentation is made to and directed only at (i) to qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Rule 144A”)) (“QIBs”) in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A, or (ii) outside the United States, in reliance on Regulation S. This Presentation and its contents are confidential and must not be distributed, published or reproduced (in whole or in part) or disclosed by recipients to any other person. Failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. If you have received this document and you are not the intended recipient you must return it immediately to the Company. This Presentation does not constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of the Company. This Presentation includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations and projections for future operating performance and business prospects. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “plan”, “intend” and “may” and similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Presentation are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future. Reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update any forward-looking statements contained herein. The information and opinions contained in this document are provided as at the date of this Presentation and are subject to change without notice and the Company is not under any obligation to update or keep current the information contained in the Presentation. Furthermore, you should consult with your own legal, regulatory, tax, business, investment, financial and accounting advisers to the extent that you deem it necessary, and make your own investment, hedging and trading decisions (including decisions regarding the suitability of an investment in securities issued by the Company) based upon your own judgment and advice from such advisers as you deem necessary and not upon any view expressed in this Presentation.” 2 Contents 1. The Israel Electric Corporation Overview 2. Operating Environment 3. Financial Overview 4. Key Investment Highlights 5. Appendices – Summarized Financial Statements 3 1. The Israel Electric Corporation Overview 4 The Israel Electric Corporation Ltd. The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) was established in 1923 99.85% owned by the state of Israel Generates, transmits and distributes substantially all the electricity in the State of Israel The largest infrastructure company in Israel with the one of the largest turnovers in the Israel’s economy. H1 2010 Customer Breakdown By Electricity Sales 6% Residential 29% 21% Public & Commercial Palestinian Authority 3% 8% Gas Turbine Thermal Power Plant 5 33% IEC’s Operating Statistics 2009 Capacity (MW) Peak Demand (MW) H1 2010 11,664 12,014 9,900 10,700 48,947 23,757 Agricultural Electricity Sales (GWh) Industrial Population (Millions) 7.5 7.6 Water Pumping Customers (Millions) 2.5 2.5 IEC’s Organization Structure Secretary of the Board of Directors Executive Vice President * Generation & Transmission Generation Transmission & Substations Customers Marketing Northern District Engineering Projects Internal Auditor & IEC Ombudsman Board of Directors General Counsel & Company Secretary President & C.E.O Strategic Resources Construction Information Systems & Communication Engineering Planning, Development & Technology Company Spokesman Finance & Economics Accounting & Economics Supply & Stores Finance Logistics & Real Estate Organization, Quality & Safety Jerusalem District Fuel Administration Dan District Business Initiation Regulation & Economics Haifa District * Senior Vice President, Generation & Transmission serves as Executive Vice President. 6 Marketing & Communication & Advisor to the CEO on Strategy Human Resources Legend Southern District System Operation Organization, Logistics, Security & Emergency Central Security Board of Directors President & C.E.O Executive/ Senior Vice President VP Division/ District Unit Department Strong Government Ties and Corporate Governance As a 99.85% State owned company, certain actions of the Company require the approval of the Government, the Government Companies Authority (GCA), the Ministry of National Infrastructures or the Ministry of Finance IEC is subject to an audit by Israel’s State Controller IEC is obliged to nominate at least three directors possessing professional accounting and financial skills IEC has adopted IFRS (starting Q1 2008) in accordance with the provisions of the GCA regulations 99.85% State of Israel Ownership Tariff Regulation (Electricity Authority) Appointment of Board Members Strategic Importance to Economy Ownership of the Coal Company 7 Committed to Securing Reliable Electricity Supplies 2. Operating Environment 8 Capacity Expansions and Electricity Sales Continuing Reliability of the Electricity Supply is Crucial to Israel's Growth Annual Electricity Demand 1960 – 2014E¹ CAGR of 3.6% for the period 1999-2009 GWH IEC Installed Capacity Growth 1960 – 2014E2 MW 18,000 60,000 Elecricity Sales in 2009 48,947 GWH 16,000 50,000 14,000 12,000 40,000 10,000 1 9 According to base scenario. 2 IEC 2008 2009 2010E 2011E 2012E 2013E 2014E 2006 2004 2002 2014E 2012E 2010E 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 0 727 0 1960 410 2,000 1970 1,232 10,000 2000 4,000 1990 6,000 20,000 1980 8,000 2,182 2,737 4,061 5,065 6,920 9,129 9,679 9,902 10,117 10,083 10,480 10,899 11,323 11,649 11,664 12,769 13,326 13,712 14,186 14,186 30,000 IPPs Installed capacity for years 2011-2014 as in 5 year forecast prepared on September 2010. Not including the IPP’s that generate for their own consumption. Improved Reliability of Supply 900 839 800 725 700 595 600 584 534 502 463 500 400 348 363 352 300 229 207 203 200 202 183 178 179 151 135 134 124 121 100 Interruptions from faults outside the grid 10 Interruptions from faults in the grid 09 20 08 20 07 20 06 20 05 20 04 20 03 20 02 20 01 20 00 20 99 19 98 19 97 19 96 19 95 19 94 19 93 19 92 19 91 19 90 19 89 19 19 88 0 Planned interruptions Operational efficiency (Cumulative change rates) Increase/decrease in % 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 -5% Installed capacity (MW) 11 Electricity sales (GWH) Number of generation segment workers Capex Program 2011 - 20151 IEC’s investment plan will accumulate to $5.6 billion by 2015 (Billions of USD as of June 30, 2010) Miscelleanous Distribution Transmission Generation Cumulative Investment Program 2011 - 2015 Total of 2,006 MW (out of which 639 MW to be financed by IEC) of new generation capacity 1.5 Billions of USD 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 45% for generation projects 0.4 26% for distribution systems 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.1 -0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 16% for transmission 0.2 13% for miscellaneous 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Generation Capacity Coming 516 MW Online (MW) Emergency Plan Capacity Only – (MW) 386 MW 474 MW – 3630 3263 3474 – – MW MW MW 1 Average annual capital raising forecast of $ 0.8 billion (or the equivalent in other currency) Total 2,006 MW 2737 MW All numbers derived from the 5 year preliminary forecast prepared on September 2010. Total generation capacity increased as a result of the emergency plan including 2009 (120 MW X 2) and 2010 (788 MW) will reach 1,765 MW. 3 The assumption is that the financing of the second phase of the Emergency Plan and Project D will not be carried out by IEC. 2 12 Average annual investment of $ 1.1 billion (or the equivalent in other currency) 1.1 Note: Currency conversion based on the exchange rate of NIS3.875 = US$1 as of June 30, 2010. Financial Sources to Finance the Development Plan for the Years 2011 - 20151 (Billions of USD as of June 30, 2010) Internal resources 1 13 6.3 Debt repayment )4.7( Internal resources after debt repayment 1.5 External resources 3.8 Total 5.3 All numbers derived from the 5 year preliminary forecast prepared on September 2010. Note: Currency conversion based on the exchange rate of NIS3.875 = US$1 as of June 30, 2010. Operational Excellence: Emergency Plan Overview Financing of the Emergency Plan The Ministry of National Infrastructures approved an Emergency Plan to accelerate the development of the generation segment Aggregate estimated cost: ¹NIS 9.2 billion The Emergency Plan scheduled for operation by 2013 is intended to increase the Company’s generation capacity by 1,765 MW until 2013 Account for a considerable delay in incorporation of Independent Power Producers ("IPPs") NIS 3.6 billion is for the first phase² of Emergency Plan. Financing the first phase: NIS 2 billion are collected via the electricity tariff , during the years 2009-2010 3NIS 0.9 billion (€ 185 million) of the aggregate estimated cost will be financed by consortiums of banks’ loan. The outstanding investment will be financed by reducing or postponing other investments NIS 5.6 billion is for the second phase of Emergency Plan. Financing for the second phase should not be carried out by IEC. 14 1. Including CCGT Alon Tavor 260 MW (2012) + 115 MW (2013). 2. The first phase is planned to be completed by the end of 2010. 3. Currency conversion based on the exchange rate of NIS 4.7575 = EUR1 as of June 30, 2010. Fuel Diversification: From Coal to Natural Gas IEC uses natural gas as part of its fuel mix since February 2004 The increased use of natural gas is driven by the need to diversify IEC’s fuel mix, increase its generation capacity, as well as to maintain a low cost structure and limited pollution level IEC plans to significantly increase its use of natural gas during the coming years Recently a new natural gas reservoir with almost 200 BCM (billion cubic meters) has been discovered off shore Israel (Tamar). An additional natural gas reservoir has been discovered recently off shore Israel (Leviathan) with potential of 400 to 500 BCM (probability of 50%). The Implications of the recent gas fields discoveries on IEC’s generation and transmission segments are being studied. Generation Mix by Fuel Type 2006 Diesel oil 5.5% Natural gas 18.1% 2009 2013E Diesel oil 1.5% Diesel oil 2.7% Natural gas 32.6% Fuel oil 5.5% Coal 70.9% 15 Fuel oil 1.2% Coal 64.7% Coal 45.9% Natural gas 48.4% Fuel oil 3.0% Tariff Regulation Principles The average price per KWh sold is 10 USD cents as of February 2010. Key Elements of Tariff Basket of Costs Rates are set by the Electricity Authority based on IEC’s current basket of costs structure together with a fair rate of return on capital less an efficiency factor Operation 20% Fuels 46% Tariff is examined every two weeks by the PUA based on the publication of fuel prices and CPI . Current tariffs updated on the occurrence of the earliest of three possible events: • A change to the costs of at least 5.5% • A change to the costs basket of at least 3.5% (provided that three months have elapsed from the last update); and • When six months have elapsed from the last update Amortization factors per Kwh sold representing the expected efficiency and intended to reflect economies of scale at cumulative annual rates. 16 Capital 13% Others 6% Depreciation 15% The basket of costs used to determine the Tariff include: • • Fuel component – based on a cost pass-through basis Financing component – including currency hedging • Operation and maintenance costs Note: Tariff components for February 15, 2010 Source: IEC’s estimates. Principles of the new tariff base for the generation segment for 2010-2014 - Fuel costs Fuel mix To define the fuel basket , the PUA made the following assumptions: Forced unavailability of generation units and maintenance schedules Normative operation dates of the generation units Operation regime of the generation units The fuel basket will be retroactively updated on the annual update for the period from January to December. 17 Principles of the new tariff base for the generation segment for 2010-2014 - Capital costs Return on equity 1/3 Equity Financial Generation 7.8% Transmission 5.5% Low and high voltage 6.2% Financing basket Weight leverage 2/3 Foreign capital The NIS financing basket 50% Hedged financing basket 36% The NIS financing basket at higher interest rates 14% The hedged amount is approximately NIS 12.3 billion according to the determining basket of April 2010. This amount will be linked to the USD and the Euro at 75% and 25% rates, respectively. 18 Tariff update Current update The current update of the tariff will be performed as follows: When the total cost per KWH sold changes by more than 5.5%. If three months has elapsed since the last update and the total cost changes by at least 3.5%. Six months after the last update. Annual update In April of each year, the PUA carries out an annual update of the various components of the recognized costs: Financing rate of foreign capital Fuel mix. Compensation for delays in updating the tariff. Recognized assets Amount of the recognized capital for hedging. 19 Key Strategic Targets Supply of Electricity to the State of Israel Ensuring reliable supply of electricity to its consumers, while maintaining sufficient electricity reserve, longterm profitability and financial stability of the Company by implementing an $ 5.6 billion investment program during 2011-2015 Fuel Diversification Diversify fuel mix, while maintaining an efficient and effective cost structure while minimizing pollution levels Business growth drivers Leveraging the engineering and technological capabilities of the Company Entering business initiatives abroad Entering business initiatives in the field of renewable energy and other business developments (such as Smart Grid) 20 Business growth drivers The IEC will seek to expend its business operations and revenues via new business growth drivers that will utilize IEC’s knowledge, expertise and innovations as follows: Technological Incubator The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) established an internal venture unit (“Technological Incubator”) to provide a framework of investment and support services to develop, advance, and commercialize promising, innovative ideas. This unit will reach out to entrepreneurs, “innovators,” inventors, and others to submit ideas and proposals in energy field areas. The selected proposals will become very early stage business ventures operating within the Technological Incubator framework. They will receive financial support, access to Israel’s largest team of experts, and business development assistance for a predefined period of time in order to achieve commercial success. Cooperation with Projects Developers Abroad IEC is looking to expend it’s business by entering into partnerships The policy implementation includes: – Integral assistance to IPPs – Readiness for joint initiatives and investments – Participation in renewable and energy efficiency projects Transmission Services IEC is to submit to the Ministry of Communications a request for license, that would enable it to provide transmission services, optic access network (FTTH - fiber to the home), and mobile access network (RAN – radio (wireless) access network) The Ministry of Communication approved the pilot in which the IEC successfully connected 150 residential homes in city of Kiryat Shmona by FTTH. 21 Potential Reorganization Negotiations are taking place between IEC Management, IEC Workers Union, Israel Workers Union (Histadrut) and Government representatives. Negotiations are focused on two main issues: The reform of the Israeli Electricity Sector, i.e. IEC reorganization Increasing Company efficiency and management flexibility by implementing the “Compass Plan” (“Matzpen”) 22 3. Financial Overview 23 Financial Highlights Key Operating & Credit Statistics (Millions of USD as of June 30, 2010) 6 months ended 2009 June 30,2009 June 30,2010 4,859 2,481 2,049 Net Income 322 (14) (278) Capex 962 555 425 EBITDA¹ 1,686 818 723 % EBITDA Margin 34.7% 33.0% 35.3% Net Debt 9,979 10,916 9,809 5.9 6.7 6.8 Total Debt 11,596 12,511 11,537 Total equity 4,372 4,036 4,094 Financial leverage 2.7 3.1 2.8 Total Debt / EBITDA² 6.9 7.6 8.0 Financial expenses, net.³ 621 317 341 EBITDA/ Financial expenses, net. 2.7 2.6 2.1 Total Revenues Net Debt/EBITDA² 1. Income from current operations plus Depreciation and amortization 2. After normalization of EBITDA of H1 2009 and H1 2010 to annual terms. 3. Source: P&L report Investment Grade Ratings Moody’s: Baa2 (Stable) / S&P: BBB- (Credit Watch Negative) 24 Source: financial reports for the six months ended June 30, 2010. IFRS Financials according to GCA regulations; Currency conversion based on the exchange rate of NIS 3.875 = US$ 1 as of June 30, 2010. Relatively Low Rates of the Israeli Market Comparative Electricity Rates U.S Cents/KWh (December 31,2007) 25 20 15 10 5 0 Ireland Portugal Hungary Slovakia Poland Czech Republic Residental Source: Energy Information Administration 25 Switzerland Industrial Norway Turkey Israel USA Financial Statistics Billions of USD as of June 30, 2010 Revenue Total Assets 25 7 6.3 6 4.9 5 5.4 16.4 4.9 4.3 4 3.3 3 5.1 3.6 19.1 20 17.3 19.8 19.6 20.2 21.1 20.8 21.1 20.4 18.1 15 3.9 10 2.5 2.0 2 5 1 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 Ju ne 2 Ju 00 9 ne 20 10 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 0 Ju ne 9 2 Ju 009 ne 20 10 0 0 Note: Currency conversion based on the exchange rate of NIS3.875 = US$1 as of June 30, 2010. 26 IEC Consolidated Debt Breakdown (as of September 30, 2010) Diversified debt portfolio per type of instrument Foreign currency exposure substantially mitigated by function of tariff structure and hedging transactions Annual Debt Maturities (Principal in Millions of USD) Debt in Foreign Currency Debt in Local Currency 8 58 1,000 294 391 777 500 780 981 283 636 409 510 45 0 125 1,141 539 224 302 194 182 181 638 539 0 121 186 126 77 44 21 125 120 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Debt by Currency EUR 8% ILS not linked 2% JPY 9% USD 39% ILS linked to CPI 42% 27 Type of Instrument Loans in foreign currency 20% Bonds abroad 35% Interest Rate Exposure Loans in ILS 6% EUR floating 7% Bonds in Israel 39% JPY fixed 9% Other 4% ILS fixed 44% USD fixed 36% Note: Figures as of September 30, 2010; Currency conversion based on the exchange rate of NIS3.665 = US$1 as of September 30, 2010 4. Key Investments Highlights 28 Key Investment Highlights of IEC Strategic role as the sole integrated electricity utility in Israel 99.85% State ownership with strong support Strong electricity demand growth Proven track record of managing growth and development plans IEC operates in a developed market: on May 2010 Israel joined OECD 1 MSCI Inc 2. upgraded Israel’s status to developed market 1 Organization 2 29 for Economic Co-operation and Development. A provider of investment decision support tools to investment institutions which products include indices and portfolio risk and performance analysis. 5. Appendices – Summarized Financial Statements 30 Balance Sheet (Millions of USD as of June 30, 2010) Assets Current assets December 31, 2009 June 30, 2009 Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables for sales of electricity Other current assets 1,009 993 836 227 1,113 248 Inventory – fuel Regulatory assets, net Inventory – stores 431 0 58 2,562 439 0 65 2,858 321 369 1,741 15,830 1,725 15,911 203 201 20,658 21,063 Non-current assets Long-term receivables Assets with respect to benefits after employment termination Fixed assets, net Intangible assets, net Total assets 31 June 30, 2010 Liabilities and shareholder’s equity Current liabilities Credit from banks and other 1,121 credit providers 773 Trade payables 109 Other current liabilities Customer advances, net of work 499 in progress 0 Regulatory liabilities, net 65 Provisions 2,567 Long-term and extended-term liabilities, net 324 Debentures, net 1,771 Liabilities to banks 15,551 Debenture to the State of Israel Liabilities with respect to other benefits after 205 employment termination Other long-term liabilities Shareholders’ equity 20,419 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity December 31, 2009 June 30, 2009 June 30, 2010 449 1,058 1,307 379 356 404 416 434 358 115 587 209 2,093 83 198 212 2,371 130 706 205 3,138 7,891 8,145 7,229 2,649 607 2,706 602 2,395 606 638 2,408 4,372 20,658 624 2,579 4,036 21,063 672 2,285 4,094 20,419 Note: All numbers are adjusted to June 30, 2010 purchasing power and were derived from the financial statements for H1 2010. The exchange rate used is NIS 3.875 = US$ 1 as of June 30, 2010. Income Statement (Millions of USD as of June 30, 2010) Revenues For the six months ended June 30, 2009 2,481 For the six months ended June 30, 2010 2,049 Total cost of operating the electricity system 3,842 2,012 1,890 Profit from operating the electricity system % margin 1,017 21% 469 19% 159 8% Total expenses 351 171 170 Income from current operations % margin 666 14% 298 12% (11) -1% Financial expenses, net 621 317 341 Income (loss) before income taxes 46 (19) (351) (276) (5) (73) 322 (14) (278) Total income taxes Net income (loss) 32 For the year ended, December 31, 2009 4,859 Note: All numbers are adjusted to June 30, 2010 purchasing power and were derived from the financial statements for H1 2010. The exchange rate used is NIS 3.875 = US$ 1 as of June 30, 2010. Cash Flow Statement (Millions of USD as of June 30, 2010) For the year ended, December 31, 2009 For the six months For the six months ended June 30, 2009 ended June 30, 2010 Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 1,738 656 495 Net cash used in investing activities (990) (595) (428) Net cash provided by (used in) financing investing activities (693) (21) 44 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 56 39 112 Balance of cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 954 954 1,009 1,009 993 1,121 Balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 33 Note: All numbers are adjusted to June 30, 2010 purchasing power and were derived from the financial statements for H1 2010. The exchange rate used is NIS 3.875 = US$ 1 as of June 30, 2010. Disclaimer “This document has been prepared solely for use at an institutional investors’ conference call (this document and the related conference call being referred to together as this “Presentation”). By receiving and reading this document, or by participating in the related conference call, you agree to be bound by the following limitations. This Presentation does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of The Israel Electric Company Limited (the “Company”). It is solely for information purposes and is not an invitation or inducement to enter into any investment activity. In addition, it has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any recipient in any jurisdiction. No part of this Presentation, nor the fact of its distribution, should form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decision whatsoever. This Presentation has not been prepared for use in connection with any possible offering of securities to be offered by the Company. Any purchase of securities of the Company should be made solely on the basis of information contained in an offering circular and any supplemental offering circular to be distributed in respect of every future offering. The information contained in this Presentation has not been independently verified. No representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or the opinions contained herein. It should not be treated as giving investment advice nor should it be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgment. The Company shall have no liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this Presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with the Presentation. This Presentation is only for persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments. This Presentation is made to and directed only at (i) to qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Rule 144A”)) (“QIBs”) in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A, or (ii) outside the United States, in reliance on Regulation S. This Presentation and its contents are confidential and must not be distributed, published or reproduced (in whole or in part) or disclosed by recipients to any other person. Failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. If you have received this document and you are not the intended recipient you must return it immediately to the Company. This Presentation does not constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of the Company. This Presentation includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations and projections for future operating performance and business prospects. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “plan”, “intend” and “may” and similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Presentation are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future. Reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update any forward-looking statements contained herein. The information and opinions contained in this document are provided as at the date of this Presentation and are subject to change without notice and the Company is not under any obligation to update or keep current the information contained in the Presentation. Furthermore, you should consult with your own legal, regulatory, tax, business, investment, financial and accounting advisers to the extent that you deem it necessary, and make your own investment, hedging and trading decisions (including decisions regarding the suitability of an investment in securities issued by the Company) based upon your own judgment and advice from such advisers as you deem necessary and not upon any view expressed in this Presentation.” 34